Whether you’re a child or an adult, there’s one thing we can all agree on – dinosaurs are awesome! Luckily, there are many attractions in the Prairie State that feature these prehistoric creatures, including pop-up drive-through attractions and more permanent exhibits like Sue the T. Rex at The Field Museum. What’s more, there’s another attraction that maybe you haven’t heard of yet. Located at Illinois’ Volo Museum, you’ll find Jurassic Gardens, an indoor dinosaur park that’s sure to bring out the kid in everyone who visits. This dinosaur park in Illinois is truly a unique adventure for the entire family. The little ones will especially have a blast!

Volo Auto Museum is a large complex filled with smaller exhibits including Jurassic Gardens, an indoor dinosaur park. Also on the property is the Volo Antique Malls and Showbiz Pizza Place. You could spend all day here in Volo!
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Jurassic Gardens, 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, IL 60073, USA
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With over 30 life-like animatronic dinosaurs, kids and adults alike will love the experience as they learn about each prehistoric creature featured at Jurassic Gardens.
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Listen to the dinosaurs roar as you read the kiosk at each exhibit. It's a fun way to learn about your favorites including the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Spinosaurus. With the lighting, realistic plants, and life-like dinosaurs that make noise, it's a fun, multisensory experience.
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You'll also learn about dinosaur skeletons and fossils. Kids will even have the chance to use the Dino-Dig hands-on exhibit where they can pretend to be paleontologists.
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There are plenty of photo ops around the museum, so remember to take your camera!
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Just to add to all the fun here at Jurassic Gardens, you can enter the Raptor Pen Arcade and try your hand at the skill games to win prizes!
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After the museum, head outside with the kids and let them have some fun on the dinosaur-themed playground. Jurassic Gardens is one fun adventure for the whole family.
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Have you visited this indoor dinosaur park in Illinois yet? How about the Volo Auto Museum or Volo Antique Malls which are located on the same property? If you have, tell us all about your experience in the comments!

You Could Easily Spend All Day Shopping At The Absolutely Gigantic Volo Antique Malls In Illinois

For more information about this hidden gem museum, visit the Jurassic Gardens website or follow Jurassic Gardens on Facebook. And if you’re searching for more adventure, check out these top-rated attractions in Illinois that are also out of this world. 

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  • The Art Institute of Chicago
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  • St Charles History Museum & The Curious Fox Gift Shop, St. Charles
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  • Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview
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